LUTON HIGH STREET, ME5 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 7LP

LUTON HIGH STREET, ME5 7LP, Medway has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.98 per 1,000 population. This ME5 7LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 7LP, encompassing approximately 3067 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

ME5 7LP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 9
  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 4

LUTON HIGH STREET, ME5 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.98-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour134.8985.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.24-16.67%
Other theft41.63100.00%
Other crime41.30300.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.6342.11%
Anti-social behaviour78.80-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.28200.00%
Vehicle crime51.96400.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.69-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour126.190.00%
Drugs23.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.953.70%
Anti-social behaviour129.13500.00%
Public order43.91300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Burglary30.98200.00%
Other theft10.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.98-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson88.80300.00%
Other crime42.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Other theft20.65-75.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.8950.00%
Other theft810.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6125.00%
Other crime51.630.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-66.67%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.02-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson67.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9633.33%
Vehicle crime41.30300.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Robbery20.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.6923.81%
Drugs38.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-75.00%
Public order20.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.91125.00%
Vehicle crime52.9366.67%
Public order51.6325.00%
Burglary31.63-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.1927.27%
Criminal damage and arson129.130.00%
Other crime73.91133.33%
Public order42.28100.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3033.33%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.0022.22%
Criminal damage and arson127.17140.00%
Other crime33.9150.00%
Other theft30.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-66.67%
Public order20.98100.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.355.88%
Anti-social behaviour95.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.930.00%
Other theft41.63-20.00%
Drugs21.30-33.33%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.540.00%
Vehicle crime52.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.630.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239
August 20239

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20235

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 20235
August 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
August 20235

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202427
June 202419
May 202428
April 202427
March 202433
February 202422
January 202426
December 202321
November 202328
October 202322
September 202318
August 202317

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20243
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 7LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Edinburgh Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Coronation Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Church Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. First Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Ambrose Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watling Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Glenwood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Settington Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. King'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Village View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beacon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Corral Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Capstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Nelson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Church Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Tramways
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1